1957 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

The 1957 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1957 college football season. In its 14th year under head coach Eddie Anderson, the team compiled a 5–3–1 record.[1] The team played its home games at Fitton Field on the college's campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.

1957 Holy Cross Crusaders football
ConferenceIndependent
1957 record5–3–1
Head coachEddie Anderson (14th season)
CaptainRichard H. Surrette
Home stadiumFitton Field
1957 NCAA University Division independents football records
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
No. 5 Navy   –    9 –1 –1
No. 10 Notre Dame   –    7 –3 –0
No. 18 Army   –    7 –2 –0
Drake   –    7 –2 –0
Penn State   –    6 –3 –0
Detroit   –    6 –3 –0
Dayton   –    6 –3 –1
Oklahoma State   –    6 –3 –1
Boston University   –    5 –3 –0
Holy Cross   –    5 –3 –1
Syracuse   –    5 –3 –1
Pacific (CA)   –    5 –3 –2
Rutgers   –    5 –4 –0
Miami (FL)   –    5 –4 –1
Florida State   –    4 –6 –0
Pittsburgh   –    4 –6 –0
Air Force   –    3 –6 –1
Colgate   –    3 –6 –0
Villanova   –    3 –6 –0
San Jose State   –    3 –7 –0
Texas Tech   –    2 –8 –0
Marquette   –    0 –10 –0
Rankings from AP Poll

Schedule
DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 28 Virginia Military Institute
T 21–21 10,000 [2]
October 5 Dayton
  • Fitton Field
  • Worcester, Massachusetts
W 32–6 [3]
October 12 at Marquette
W 26–7 9,420 [4]
October 19 Dartmouth
  • Fitton Field
  • Worcester, Massachusetts
L 7–14 [1]
October 26 at Boston University
L 28–3510,500 [1]
November 3 Quantico Marines
  • Fitton Field
  • Worcester, Massachusetts
W 33–14 [1]
November 9 at Syracuse
W 20–19 [1]
November 16 Penn State^
  • Fitton Field
  • Worcester, Massachusetts
L 10–14 [5]
November 30 Boston College
  • Fitton Field
  • Worcester, Massachusetts (rivalry)
W 14–0 34,176 [6]
  • Homecoming
  • ^ Family weekend

Statistical leaders

Statistical leaders for the 1957 Crusaders included:[1]

  • Rushing: Dick Surrette, 216 yards and 1 touchdown on 70 attempts
  • Passing: Tom Greene, 1,297 yards, 44 completions and 11 touchdowns on 159 attempts
  • Receiving: Dick Berardino, 420 yards and 4 touchdowns on 22 receptions
  • Scoring: Tom Greene, 45 points on 5 touchdowns and 15 PATs
  • Total offense: Tom Greene, 1,381 yards (1,297 passing, 84 rushing)
  • All-purpose yards: Dick Berardino, 420 yards (all rushing)
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References
  1. "2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book" (PDF). Worcester, Mass.: College of the Holy Cross. p. 121. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  2. The Associated Press (September 29, 1957). "Virginia Military Institute Holds Holy Cross Team to Deadlock at Worcester". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S5.
  3. The Associated Press (October 6, 1957). "Holy Cross Team Trips Dayton, 32-6". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S4.
  4. The Associated Press (October 13, 1957). "Holy Cross Beats Marquette, 26-7". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S3.
  5. The Associated Press (November 17, 1957). "Penn State Trips Holy Cross, 14-10". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S1.
  6. Strauss, Michael (December 1, 1957). "Eagles Bow, 14-0; Rally in Second Half by Holy Cross Tops Boston College". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S1.
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